Scootaloo has just found out that Supreme Commander Colgate has decided to step down as the ruler of Equestria and turn things over to her. While Scootaloo was excited that she finally would be able to take over for Colgate, she had a lot of self-doubt. She couldn't help but wonder how she would live up to Colgate's legacy and one thing that worried her the most was wondering if she would be able to cast a goddess worthy spell.
It was early in the afternoon and Colgate had just announced her decision to step down in front of Commander Scootaloo, General Dark Night, General Lightning Storm and Cheerilee, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo, her four guests from the other side of the portal. While her guests were happy she was stepping down, they did have their concerns over the second in command's temper and they couldn't help but wonder how long they would be there given that Scootaloo had a lot to learn before she could officially take over.
After they talked among themselves for a few minutes Cheerilee asked, "So Colgate, how long are we going to have to stay here. We do want to stay and watch the ceremony where you hand over power to your second in command."
Rainbow added, "After all darling, we do want to make sure that you honor your word and do indeed step down."
Colgate replied, "As soon as Scootaloo learns everything she needs to learn so she can take over my responsibilities."
Scootaloo asked, "So what exactly do I need to learn?"
Colgate replied, "Well I need to teach you how to get into the archives, which will include creating special locks that will match your hoofprint. You also need to not only learn how to access the great eye, but how to make it to where you are the only one who can use it."
Scootaloo asked, "Can I make it orange so it will match my coat?"
Colgate replied, "Well once you are Supreme Commander, it will be yours so you can make it whatever color you want." She paused for a minute before continuing, "But do us all a favor, please do not make it green."
Scootaloo replied, "Don't worry Colgate, I won't."
Colgate continued, "Besides doing that, you will need to do some studying so you can write a spell to cleanse Neigh Zealand of all that radiation as I have decided that will be your task to earn your goddess status." She began to laugh, "And besides, I'm sure Celestia will be happy once she has her own country to rule over again."
Her four guests heard her say this and Pinkie asked, "What do you mean Celestia will be happy to have her own country to rule over again?"
Colgate replied, "Well prior to Luna's return from the moon, Celestia ruled Equestria on her own. Right now she rules Saddle Arabia with her parents." She saw the four's faces become more curious and she continued, "I'm thinking that it would be best if you four learned about all our history by reading the history books I have in the archives. I want to get my second in command ready to take over as soon as possible."
Rainbow asked, "Are you really going to just let us into these archives and study your history?"
While normally Colgate would never dream of allowing anypony except for herself, perhaps Scootaloo and possibly her generals into the archives, she knew her guests could never use any of the information in them against her given they have no magic. She replied, "Yes, I will."
Everypony's jaws dropped open, especially that of her second in command. She gasped, "Seriously, you're going to......"
Colgate interrupted, "Scootaloo, do not worry. I will not be allowing them into the Starswirl wing and I will have Dark Night down there with them so we'll be perfectly fine."
Scootaloo had a look of relief on her face. She replied, "Well you just had me worried."
Colgate said, "Speaking of the archives, let's get this started. We need to get down there and find the spell for you to cast so the lock will fit your hoof perfectly. Once you do that, you will be the only pony with the ability to access the archives." She pointed her hoof towards the elevator and asked, "Shall we?"
Scootaloo replied, "Yes, let's go."
Colgate looked at her guests and finished, "Follow me, come on Dark Night, let's get going on this. I promised them they could study our history and I'm not about to go back on my word."
Dark Night looked at Colgate's guests and ordered, "Follow me ladies. This is a rare honor you are about to receive."
Colgate's guests nodded, smiled and followed everypony else. While the four were excited that they would be able to learn so much more about the exotic world they were in, Commander Scootaloo was the most excited. She knew that this would be the first step towards finally becoming Supreme Commander Scootaloo.